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YMCA donors and partners help make it possible for us to make sure everyone can participate in YMCA programs. If financial circumstances are limiting your ability to participate, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Families enrolled in YMCA Child Care programs can also apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit.

Camps

Camp isn't just something to do when school's out — it's a life-changing experience! Flags are captured, friendships are forged, and somewhere in between, children discover themselves.

As Canada's largest camp provider, we deliver a unique blend of quality programs that build confidence, improve social skills, and foster independence and leadership. By building connections with other campers and YMCA staff, your child will be encouraged to reach for the best in themselves, and in others, every day — all while having fun!

Looking for something active and fun for your child to do during the day off school? Bring them to burn off some energy with gym activities, swimming, themed crafts and games. An ePACT online medical consent form is required for camp registration.

Mini Camps at the Y provide fun, engaging and interactive experiences for your preschooler! Your child will explore crafts, stories, imaginative play and active games around age-appropriate themes. Each week will also include swim time.

Our certified early childhood educators will provide your children with vital learning opportunities. The summer YMCA Playing to Learn program is a safe, nurturing environment with an emphasis on education. Play-based activities focusing on reading, writing development, critical thinking, fine motor skills, and numeracy are offered daily and are supported with activities focusing on music, art,...

YMCA and community coaches will help your child build fundamental skills through guided drills, scrimmages and fun free-play opportunities—both on land and in the water! Each day, your camper will experience an introduction to a popular sport along with the opportunity to develop valuable water skills with our trained swim instructors. We welcome campers of all abilities to improve their...

Theme inspired crafts, structured active games, outdoor group challenges and team-building activities help make each week a unique experience. Add in dips in the pool and a Friday movie to end each week, and you have the ingredients for a summer full of memories!

Squeeze every adventurous moment out of your child’s camp experience! In this camp, we’re going to get out of the facility and explore the Okanagan. Every day, our Adventure Van goes to a different super-cool location to play, like Atlantis Waterslides, Myra Canyon Adventure Park and the Okanagan Science Centre. This week is sure to give your child something to talk about.

Our licensed YMCA Child Care centres are a home away from home. Your child can be a part of our inclusive community where he or she can have fun, find support, make friends and reach their full potential. The Y’s approach to child care is unique. We believe that ensuring a sound basis for healthy child development and success begins with play and our child care programs give kids exactly...

Okanagan Adventure Trips offer a fun and different way to spend time with friends this summer. We’ll discover all that the Okanagan has to offer by visiting the coolest attractions, catching some rays at the best beaches and getting active with rope courses, waterslides, hiking and more!

Making an impact starts here. Our Youth Leadership Development program will help teens get to know themselves better while learning fundamental leadership skills and making new friends in a fun, inclusive environment. Through a variety of different games, activities, discussions and presentations, leaders will develop communication skills, work together with their peers and gain self-confidence....

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